Orthodox celebrate Easter

2 мая 2016

Traditionally, thousands of Belarusians met this solemn moment in prayer in churches across the country. The main service was held - at the Holy Spirit Cathedral. It was headed by Pavel, the Metropolitan of Minsk and Zaslavl. The believers were greeted by President Alexander Lukashenko. "In these moments we have a particularly acute sense of unity, mutual support, the desire to revive and enhance the rich traditions of our people", the message reads.

The Head of State himself on this day traditionally visits in different regions. And now it's Transfiguration Church on the homeland of the President, in Shklov. Alexander Lukashenko was born nearby, in the urban settlement Kopys, Orsha District.